CHRIS JONES FINED
TORONTO – The Canadian Football League announced today that it has fined Edmonton Eskimo head coach Chris Jones $5,000 for disregarding pre-game timing protocol during their last three road games. This led to their players entering the field of play late which disrupted pre-game timing and operations.
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(Edmonton) – The Edmonton Eskimo Football Club issues the following statement regarding pre-game timing during the last three road games:
We apologize for the team’s on-field absence during the national anthem last Friday in Ottawa. It was not intentional and does not represent the tremendous respect the Edmonton Eskimo Football Club holds for the nation, the league and fans. The absence was the result of an internal miscommunication we have since corrected.
Going forward, the team will align with the protocol set out by the league as to not disrupt pre-game timing and game day operations.
That's a black eye for a once proud organization. They've sure slipped since 'Gluey Hughie' retired.
Pretty Cavalier and disrespectful attitude. Just like Rodney D >> NO Respect !
Surprised that there was not a bigger fine involved and more of a stink raised about it considering the missing of the national anthem happened in Ottawa and in from of Chairman Harper. I don't think this would have happened or has ever happened at Taylor Field.
Yes you're right, an anthem has never been missed at Mosaic, but disrespecting Grey Cup introductions protocol sure has.
Sounds like another opposing fan jealous of Rider Nation…green with envy…the color looks good on you!
The bum's a pouty loser. Riders kicked his defence all over the field many times. #overrated.
Couldn't resist taking a shot at the PM hey bud? Like it or not, he's our PM and it doesn't matter if you don't like the guy personally you should at least respect the office he represents. Or are you one of those losers who will only say that you are only proud to be Canadian once the leader of your party of choice becomes PM?
There is a heck of a good story about this and other faux pas by Chris Jones in the Edmonton Sun written by Terry Jones and he pulls no punches. Well worth the read.
Old Cuss
Chris Jones = Delta Bravo.
In North Korea you better respect the office the leader holds or else! In Canada however, you can be a proud Canadian always despite despicable actions of any government in power. Canada is a lot more than any political party or ideology and it is incumbent on those who disagree with the direction of people in power to say so,even with satire or ridicule. Only a minority of people voted for the Conservatives and many find Harper an odious person holding too much power. Love him or hate him, we all love our country.
I would assume that Chamblin got warned for the Riders doing the same thing.
Why would you have to be warned? It's about respect, it's the National anthem.
Obviously Mr. and Mrs. Jones did not do a very good job on their son. They never taught him respect.
If Chris Jones has no respect than neither Does Chamblin. The Riders did the same thing in Winnipeg but I guess that's okay. Pot meet Kettle …